APL T20 Registration Window Extended Until 5 October
The APL extended its player registration window until 5 October 2026, with more than 1,000 players registered including over 500 from overseas, ahead of the draft.
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APL T20 Player Registrations Open for the 2026 Draft
Player registrations opened on 30 August 2026 for the APL T20 draft, closing on 19 September, with overseas players needing a No Objection Certificate from their home board.
Koh-e-Zafar Trophy and Three Franchises Unveiled for APL T20
The APL T20 unveiled the Koh-e-Zafar trophy and three franchises — Akcel United Kabul, Balkh Zwanan and Kandahar Warriors — in Dubai on 25 August 2026.
ACB Opens Franchise Acquisition for APL T20 2026
The ACB opened the franchise acquisition process for APL T20 2026 on 12 May 2026, inviting proposals for five franchises across Kabul, Kandahar, Balkh, Paktia and Nangarhar.
APL T20 Launched in Dubai: Identity, Roadmap and Five Teams Unveiled
The Afghanistan Premier League T20 launched in Dubai on 20 December 2025, unveiling its identity, a 10-year roadmap and a five-team model for the inaugural season.
APL 2026 Squads Confirmed: All Five 19-Player Teams
Rashid has Amir and Nabi. Zadran has Moeen. Gurbaz has Hasaranga and Noor. A team-by-team read of the official lists.
APL 2026 Draft Results: Amir First Pick, 90 Players Picked
Ninety players, 18 rounds, six categories. Kandahar Warriors opened with Muhammad Amir; Nangarhar Cosmic opened Silver and Emerging.
APL 2026 Teams: Five Franchises, Captains & Coaches
Same cities as 2018, different clubs. Here is who actually leads each 2026 side.
APL Draft Order & Captaincy Swap: Gurbaz to Paktia
Eighteen rounds, ninety picks, and a captaincy swap announced the same day as the draft.
Last updated 1 November 2026, 18:40 GST